(b)
The initial ratings awarded to a facility pursuant to the rules adopted under
this section shall be based on inspections, penalties imposed, and
investigations of substantiated complaints that revealed noncompliance with statutes
and rules, that occurred on or after the act becomes law.

(c)
Type A penalties shall affect the rating for 24 months from the date the
penalty is assessed. Type B penalties shall affect the rating for 12 months
from the date the penalty is assessed.

(d)
Adult care homes shall display the rating certificate in a location visible to
the public. Certificates shall include the Web site address for the Department
of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation, which can
be accessed for specific information regarding the basis of the facility
rating. For access by the public on request, adult care homes shall also
maintain on-site a copy of information provided by the Department of Health and
Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation, regarding the basis of
the facility rating. In addition to information on the basis of the rating, the
Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Service Regulation,
shall make information available via its Web site and in the materials
available on-site at the facility regarding quality improvement efforts
undertaken by the facility including:

(1)
Participation in any quality improvement programs approved by the Department.

(2)
The facility's attainment of the North Carolina New Organizational Vision Award
special licensure designation authorized in Article 5, Chapter 131E of the
General Statutes. (2007-544,
s. 3(b).)